Cost:               $350.00 for KOTA & KPTA members; $450.00 for Non-Members

                       Seating is limited to 30 participants

Time:              9:00-10:00, 10:15-12:00, 12:30-2:45, 3:00-6:00 (Saturday)

                      9:00-10:00, 10:15-12:00, 12:30-2:45, 3:00-6:30 (Sunday)

                       15 hours total instruction time           

Presenter:          Tracy Barnes - DC, DICCP, CKTI

Requirements: Participants are required to come prepared with appropriate attrie and equpitment - shorts, sports bras for women; and a pair of hardy scissors.   

She combines a variety of therapeutic techniques in her work including functional kinesiology, myofascial release, KinesioTaping, Activator methods and craniosacral therapy. She has been the anatomy and physiology instructor at Advanced Massage Therapeutics School since 1999 and also teaches nationally and internationally on a variety of pediatric topics. 

In 2004, she became a Certified KinesioTaping Instructor (CKTI) and has taught the KinesioTaping method all over the US as well as England, France, Israel, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. She has published multiple articles on pediatric care of special needs children in peer-reviewed and professional journals. 

Dr. Barnes is an avid photographer and is most passionate about her volunteer work for children with cancer.

Overview: 

KT1 Fundamental Concepts, Screening/Muscle Test, & Muscle Applications :  The KT1 course is designed to introduce practitioners to the Kinesio Taping® Method. Over the course of this 8 hour class, the instructor will discuss the fundamental concepts of the Kinesio Taping® Method and the unique properties and use of Kinesio® Tex Tape. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice screening and muscle testing created for the enhancement of your KT skills and muscle applications for both the upper and lower body. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the Kinesio Taping® Method to relax overuse syndromes, stimulate weak muscles, and decrease pain and swelling. In addition to instruction provided by a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI), the attendee will receive 2 full-color Kinesio Taping® Workbooks (KT1 Workbook 1) to augment their training. Each attendee also receives one year membership to the Kinesio Taping® Association which includes access to a reference data base.

KT2 Advanced Concepts & Corrective Techniques:  The KT2 course builds on material learned in KT1. During this 8 hour class, the instructor will introduce the six Corrective Techniques (Mechanical, Functional, Space, Fascia, Ligament/Tendon, and Lymphatic) and discuss their application in a variety of clinical conditions. During lab sessions, attendees will have ample time to practice applying these techniques to a variety of upper and lower body conditions. Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to discuss and apply the KT Method to orthopedic & neurological conditions. Attendees will receive Workbook 2 (KT Correctional Techniques and Clinical Applications) to augment their training.

Course Objectives:

• Describe the concepts of Kinesio Taping.
• Review muscular anatomy as it is related to Kinesio Taping.
• Explain and Apply the concepts of the Kinesio Taping Method.
• Describe the unique qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape.
• Recognize the principles of Kinesio Tex Tape application.
• Utilize and demonstrate application skills in guided laboratory sessions.
• Demonstrate application skills during lab sessions.
• Practice the various cutting techniques and their clinical application.
• Apply Kinesio Taping method to relax and stimulate muscles.
• Apply Kinesio Taping methods for pain, swelling, joint mobility and stability.
• Apply various taping techniques for treatment of unique conditions using the concepts and principals of the Kinesio Taping Method.